Under pressure from the state Education Department, school districts have changed their nicknames and logos if those names and logos could be seen as demeaning to Native Americans. Central Square, for example, changes its nickname from the Redmen to the Red Hawks.
State Police say the accident happened shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Route 11, just north of the Barker Rd. intersection.
Dozens of youngsters enjoy some winter fun at the summer camp. Sliding, playing hockey, and snow shoe trips around the park were among the most popular activities.
Oswego County does well on only one main measure — the environment — ranking 20th among the state’s 62 counties.
Budget discussions kick into high gear for school board. The superintendent will present his budget proposal to the board in the middle of next month. Board members say they want to keep the tax rate at zero, or even reduce it. Through all of the budget talks, the specter of staff cuts looms.
The annual Hollis Winter Festival is set for Tuesday. The area received another four inches of snow today (Feb. 15) to ensure the sledding, snowshoeing and other outdoor activities all go smoothly.
A renovated wing of the building is expected to be open for business. It’s been closed since the beginning of the school year so the former open classrooms could be converted into regular classrooms and a new media center could be created.
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